A thing called life happened.....

It seems that life keeps me so busy I forget to update this blog....for long periods of time. I always have good intentions....
So to update:
Hannah is 2 1/2 going on 5. She's going through many bouts of the terrible twos. You never, never want to hear your mother say to you, "just wait until you have kids...." because really...that's the Mommy curse! It has been a challenge for sure....figuring out what works and what doesn't work. Hannah really is a good girl she just doesn't talk very much and I think she's gets frustrated.
She's growing up so fast and everyday she seems to learn something new. That has been the fun part about being a parent. I love to see her learn something new, retain it and master it quickly. She's at a fun, but quite tiring age!
We've had our ups and downs with racing. Several horses have retired this year including, Activator, Afleet Bay, Speed Away, Anxious and Winabull. So far they all have fond great new homes except for Speed Away. He decided to go get himself hurt the night before he was supposed to be leaving for his new home. I've been able to help several people find homes for their own horses too. That is very rewarding!
Murphy is still doing very well. He's fat and happy and makes me smile. I've shown him in four Mini Trials this year and have had two seconds a fourth and was eliminated once for missing a jump. Not his fault but we would have been second in that one too. We've done a handful of hunter paces as well and have more planned for this fall. Two more Mini Trials too. This has been the busiest show season for me and by far the most fun. I've ventured out by myself, gained lots of confidence and proven to myself that I can do well. I love my horse!!
Tipping is fat and gorgeous. FINALLY!! I'm really sad that I have not had much time to ride her. I put her on the back burned because Murphy already knew what he was doing and Tipping is still in the learning stages. Tipping is for sale as well but only if I feel 100% confident in the new home.
Sealy left for her new home in GA back in the spring. The girl who bought her adores her and Sealy is doing super! I'm soooo proud!!
Let's see....Jade is still here. Hannah loves her to bits. She still must be on a lease at all times. Somewhat of a pain but she's so good with Hannah that we deal.
I guess that's it for now. Hopefully I will make more time to update here.
Tomorrow is going to be a hard day. That is the 3yr date since Dad passed away. I still miss him so much. I think about him nearly everyday at some point.

This is how we do it....

So far this year has been very rewarding in our racing stable. This past weekend we had another win, and a 3rd last night. Tonight we have two running. One of which has run once this year and won....and the other who has run twice this year, winning one and coming in second in the other. This kind of year (so far) is what all the hard work and lack of sleep is all about. Lou and I have also proved that we can succeed together as a team. That in itself is a huge to me. I love my job, I love the horses and love having my family so close all the time....now to get Mom to move closer! lol....

Presque Isle and such

As we roll into the month of May we are a busy crew here on the farm. Lots going on and little time for much else. Lou, his mom and dad just left to take several loads of supplies up to Presque Isle. We'll eventually have 8 horses stabled there for the entire meet. I can imagine this year is going to be pretty hectic. We have 20 head which means full barn up north and full barn here on the farm.
I currently have three horses myself. All thoroughbred and all in need of being ridden. Tipping had a pretty bad puncture wound to just below her stifle. She was very lame and sore. Thankfully whatever did the damaged missed her joint and she's now healed and feeling better. I'm giving her until this coming monday and then back to work! Sealy has been on trial up at Maypine for two weeks. I was hoping she'd work out for their lesson program but I think she may end up coming home. She's doing really well for the advanced kids but the less educated riders are having a harder time. Not a surprise...I knew that and so did they...oh well...we'll see in the next few days I guess. I do have a new addition to my four legged clan. I am the proud new owner of a gorgeously yummy bay gelding named Murphy. I owned him a few years ago and just too re=ownership once again. One this time he he much more knowledgeable and that suits me just fine!
Hannah continues to absorb anything and everything she sees. She definitely has a case of "monkey see, monkey do." We've really been pushing her to talk and she's beginning to say a few more things. Now she loves to say hi and bye....and mumbles at the dog constantly.
I'm grooming her to be the next superstar female PGA champion. Her "Pop Pop" was hitting golf balls in the yard last week and she was trying her hand at it. Then while at Walmart I saw a plastic set of clubs complete with golf bag. Since that day, she has been dragging that thing back and forth to the barn. Pop Pop has been teaching her how to swing and she loves it.
Jade is doing much better now. For a while it was definitely battle of wills when trying to get her to come when called. There were several occasions when I nearly took her back to the rescue. If she were a cat, my guess is she'd be down to about 3 lives left. So now she is either tied to her run line or on a lease....unless she's in the barn, then she is allowed to run loose. Much happier owner!
I can't really think of anything else to update on so that's it!